Malawi vs Zambia: Closing a business, time
Malawi
2.6 years
in 2012
Zambia
2.7 years
in 2012
Malawi rank
28th
Zambia rank
27th
Closing a business, time over time
- Malawi
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 2.7 years against 2.6 years in Malawi, a difference of 0.1 years.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Malawi ranks 28th and Zambia ranks 27th of 46 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.6 years | 2.7 years | 0.1 years | Zambia |
| 2010s | 2.6 years | 2.7 years | 0.1 years | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher closing a business, time, Malawi or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 2.7 years against 2.6 years in Malawi as of 2012.
- What is the difference in closing a business, time between Malawi and Zambia?
- 0.1 years, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Zambia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2012.
- How do Malawi and Zambia rank globally for closing a business, time?
- Malawi ranks 28th and Zambia ranks 27th of 46 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/), published as Closing a business, time (years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Time is recorded in calendar years. Information is collected on the sequence of procedures and on whether any procedures can be carried out simultaneously. Potential delay tactics by the parties, such as the filing of dilatory appeals or requests for extension, are taken into consideration. For more information, visit http://www.doingbusiness.org/MethodologySurveys/.